Chapter 152: Aurora Celestial Maiden
The Ice God Hall was lively for several hours, and when they returned to the secret room, the time had already passed into the late night.
Qian Renxue looked at her man with a shy expression.
"I plan to take the immortal herb during this time. I will definitely not drag my feet next time."
When Ning Bei heard the little angel's solemn promise, a wicked smile appeared on his face.
"Oh? What if you drag your feet again? Should I take you to the Ice God Hall and do as I please?"
"Go away, you always remember these things."
Angrily and shyly, Qian Renxue gave Ning Bei a light smack on the head. Ning Bei quickly held his head, pretending to be in unbearable pain, causing her to stifle a laugh.
"By the way, what should we name our fusion technique?"
"Hmm? Let's call it the Aurora Celestial Maiden!"
"Aurora Celestial Maiden? Sounds quite nice, let's go with that!"
Qian Renxue thought for a moment about the name Ning Bei had chosen for their fusion technique and nodded in satisfaction.
"Now, when I go to see your grandfathers, I'm not afraid of them causing trouble anymore. If those old men dare oppose us, we'll just fuse and beat them up."
"Go to hell, you're the one who'll get beaten!"
The little angel playfully scolded Ning Bei, her eyes filled with hope that her elders would bless her.
After bidding farewell to Qian Renxue, Ning Bei returned to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. He planned to rest for a while before accepting the Ice Emperor's sacrifice, and he could also arrange for that God-given soul ring.
During these days, he occasionally checked on the group's joint training. Their combined combat coordination was finally on track.
While things were proceeding as planned on this side, inside the Shrek Academy in Soto City, the atmosphere was gloomy.
After losing the little kitten, Dai Mubai had returned to his self-destructive lifestyle. He practiced just to pass the time and spent his nights with the twin sisters.
Oscar was still immersed in the sorrow of Ning Rongrong leaving.
As for Fatty, there was no need to mention him—he often disappeared without a trace.
After a month of recuperation, the Master finally woke up from his coma, but his broken limbs were still unable to walk. Wrapped like a mummy, he lay in bed, needing King Tang to attend to his every need.
King Tang, having spent a month assisting with the Master's daily routines, was getting fed up. His gaze toward the Master had lost some of its respect and now carried a hint of indifference.
If that idiot hadn't insisted on showing off his knowledge, the academy wouldn't have lost the reliable combat power of those girls. Now, he wasn't even sure if they could still participate in the Soul Master Competition.
If the girls didn't want to reveal their Twin Martial Souls, he knew that. Why did he have to dig deeper?
Seemingly sensing the disappointment in his disciple's eyes, Yu Xiaogang cleared his throat and comforted him:
"Xiao San, don't mind those girls. They've already lost the key to the path of becoming a powerhouse. As long as you follow the path I've planned for you, your achievements in the future will definitely surpass theirs!"
"Moreover, even though that girl has Twin Martial Souls, practicing them at the same time will definitely lead to her body exploding and dying. That's a certainty."
Tang San nodded but didn't refute his teacher's words. However, he thought in his heart: If it weren't for the fact that you still have some use, I would have left long ago.
The other party had promised to find a way for him to cultivate Twin Martial Souls without exploding.
While the teacher and disciple were talking, the just-recovered Flender entered the room.
"Xiao Gang, I've decided. Once these kids graduate, I'll close down the academy!"
"Huh? Why? Isn't your academy doing fine?"
Yu Xiaogang looked at his old friend in confusion. When he arrived, Flender was still full of enthusiasm, saying that the academy would thrive.
"It's simply because the academy's finances can't sustain us anymore. I haven't even paid Old Zhao and the others their salaries yet!"
"Why not accept funding from the nobles? I believe they'll be interested."
Flender shook his head, looking unhappy.
"If the nobles start calling the shots, I'd rather not run the academy."
"Hmph, stubborn!"
The two parted ways unhappily, and Flender walked out of the room with a gloomy expression. He didn't expect his long-supported old friend to think of him like this.
Just as Flender was about to talk to other teachers, the academy received a guest.
"Principal, long time no see."
The familiar voice made Flender pause in surprise.
"You are... Qin Ming?"
"Yes, Principal Flender, I'm here to see you!"
The visitor was none other than Shrek Academy's graduate, now a Soul Emperor and teaching at the Tiandou Royal Academy, Qin Ming.
Flender took him to find Zhao Wujie.
"Well well, it's Qin Ming! Looks like you're doing pretty well now!"
Looking at Qin Ming's fancy attire, Zhao Wujie couldn't help but tease him.
Qin Ming scratched his head shyly.
"Where, it's all thanks to the guidance of the principal and vice-principal!"
"Eh, what guidance? It's your own talent that's great. Otherwise, no matter how we taught you, it wouldn't have worked!"
While they were talking, Flender sighed deeply.
"You came just in time. If you had come any later, Shrek Academy might not have existed anymore."
"Principal? Didn't you manage to get any investment?"
"Exactly. That's why this batch of students is the last batch at Shrek."
Zhao Wujie, who understood the situation, sighed heavily. He had mentally prepared himself.
After hearing Flender's words, Qin Ming felt a bit sad, but thinking of the slot for the Tiandou Royal Academy's second team, he immediately had an idea.
"Principal, I have a method. I'm not sure if you're willing to try it."
Flender's eyes lit up at these words. He looked at Qin Ming intently, signaling him to speak.
"Two years from now, there will be the Continental Elite Soul Master Tournament, and the Tiandou Royal Academy has two spots to compete. The guide for Tiandou Royal's team will be me."
Zhao Wujie scratched his head in confusion.
"How does that relate to us?"
"I can recommend the principal to the director of the academy. You can participate in the tournament under the banner of the second team and use it as an opportunity to promote the academy! Maybe you can attract some investment."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Wujie immediately looked at Flender with excitement.
"Flender, I think Qin Ming's idea is good. Why don't we try it?"
Flender hesitated, a trace of indecision flashing in his eyes. If possible, he really didn't want to deal with those nobles from Tiandou, but this was the only option now. Otherwise, Shrek Academy would be facing disbandment.
"Alright, let's give it a try. Who knows, there might be a turning point."
"Okay, I'll go notify Old Shao and the others. Let's prepare to go to Tiandou City!"
Watching Zhao Wujie leave in a hurry, Qin Ming and Flender both smiled and shook their heads.
"Teacher Zhao is still as decisive as ever!"
After settling Qin Ming, Flender went to find Yu Xiaogang again.
"Xiao Gang, we have a backup plan now."
"Hmm? A backup plan?"
Yu Xiaogang's zombie-like face showed confusion. He didn't understand why Flender had changed his mind so quickly.
Flender informed him about Qin Ming's plan.
After thinking for a moment, Yu Xiaogang didn't reject the idea, though he was still somewhat worried.
He was afraid of encountering the person he had been avoiding in Tiandou City.
(END CHAPTER)
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